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Weezie, some women at
Weezie, some women at youngsurvivors.org have been treated at Dana Farber. I understand your panic--experienced it myself between surgery and chemo, and at a lesser level between chemo and radiation. With triple negative bc, I was just as anxious to get everything started as quickly as possible.
Frankly, I could only dream of the opportunity to be seen at Dana Farber. Eric Weiner is there, I believe. He and Beth Carey from UNC are leading researchers on tnbc. Still, it must be an agonizing decision to make when different chemo regimens are suggested. All you can do is what you have done: do your homework, and get second (or more!) opinions from trusted sources before making a choice. I bet in your heart and mind you are leaning toward one of the suggested treatments. In the absence of compelling evidence for one or the other, go with your instincts and practical considerations such as logistics, comfort,etc.
Anyway, that's my opinion. Maybe you can look at it as being blessed to have choices and access to world-renowned physicians and hospitals. Whatever you decide, it will be the right choice for you at this time.
My best to you, Weezie.0 -
MoopyMoopy23 said:Weezie, some women at
Weezie, some women at youngsurvivors.org have been treated at Dana Farber. I understand your panic--experienced it myself between surgery and chemo, and at a lesser level between chemo and radiation. With triple negative bc, I was just as anxious to get everything started as quickly as possible.
Frankly, I could only dream of the opportunity to be seen at Dana Farber. Eric Weiner is there, I believe. He and Beth Carey from UNC are leading researchers on tnbc. Still, it must be an agonizing decision to make when different chemo regimens are suggested. All you can do is what you have done: do your homework, and get second (or more!) opinions from trusted sources before making a choice. I bet in your heart and mind you are leaning toward one of the suggested treatments. In the absence of compelling evidence for one or the other, go with your instincts and practical considerations such as logistics, comfort,etc.
Anyway, that's my opinion. Maybe you can look at it as being blessed to have choices and access to world-renowned physicians and hospitals. Whatever you decide, it will be the right choice for you at this time.
My best to you, Weezie.
your post just touched me, i just got back from boston, you are right, i am leaning toward one more than the other, i know this is a process and it sure helps to hear from people like you to help me sort it out. i am so exhausted right now, i cant imagine being any more fatigued from chemo. I am blessed to have choices and people to help me along the way. Thank you! hugs and prayers
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You're welcome, and thankWeezie2010 said:Moopy
your post just touched me, i just got back from boston, you are right, i am leaning toward one more than the other, i know this is a process and it sure helps to hear from people like you to help me sort it out. i am so exhausted right now, i cant imagine being any more fatigued from chemo. I am blessed to have choices and people to help me along the way. Thank you! hugs and prayers
Weezie
You're welcome, and thank you for posting. I was thinking of you and your trip today. I'm glad you are home and resting and glad that I could be of help.0 -
I am going to receiveMoopy23 said:You're welcome, and thank
You're welcome, and thank you for posting. I was thinking of you and your trip today. I'm glad you are home and resting and glad that I could be of help.
I am going to receive radiation therapy at Dana Farber. My medical onc is at Beth israel, but my breast surgeon just moved to Brigham and womens from BI. I am considering changing to Dana Farber, have already had my chemo, had a second opinion at Dana Farber-same chemo, you can PM me if you want and we can talk furthur.0
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